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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
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Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Ground floor single
1 Single Bed
Master
1 King Bed
Twin
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful period fisherman's cottage
Anchor cottage is a delightful period Grade 2 listed, three-bedroom cottage situated in the heart of The Anchorage, once known as Mersea City. It was built circa 1575, and is the largest of three terraced fishermen's cottages, nestling alongside other period buildings in The Lane, and next to a very small chapel.
It has three bedrooms, a large double, a twin room and a ground floor single bedroom. The bathroom is also on the ground floor.
A large sitting/dining room provides plenty of space for five people indoors and there is also a lovely sheltered patio, with summer house, for alfresco dining.
Please note, being a 'period' property there are some low ceilings, some with beams, some low door heights and the stairs are quite steep too.
There is a private garden with BBQ area that enjoys the sun at most times of the day.
The Lane is a popular local walk with little traffic so lots of peace and quiet.
Being only 150 metres from the water's edge it provides ideal access to the water for paddle-boarding, kayaking, crabbing and swimming. Most of the island's bars and restaurants are situated in the anchorage so it's only a short walk to find food and drink hospitality. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
It has three bedrooms, a large double, a twin room and a ground floor single bedroom. The bathroom is also on the ground floor.
A large sitting/dining room provides plenty of space for five people indoors and there is also a lovely sheltered patio, with summer house, for alfresco dining.
Please note, being a 'period' property there are some low ceilings, some with beams, some low door heights and the stairs are quite steep too.
There is a private garden with BBQ area that enjoys the sun at most times of the day.
The Lane is a popular local walk with little traffic so lots of peace and quiet.
Being only 150 metres from the water's edge it provides ideal access to the water for paddle-boarding, kayaking, crabbing and swimming. Most of the island's bars and restaurants are situated in the anchorage so it's only a short walk to find food and drink hospitality. Well behaved dogs are welcome.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About the area
Colchester
Located in Colchester, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cudmore Grove Country Park and Abberton Reservoir, while Headgate Theatre and Tymperleys Clock Museum are cultural highlights. Colchester Arts Centre and Xtreme Gaming are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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What's nearby
- Mersea Island Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Colchester Zoo - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
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Getting around
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- The Railway Tavern - 29 min drive
- The Hare and Hounds - 14 min drive
- The Layer Fox - 14 min drive
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27 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
julia C.
1 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Mersea Island break
julia C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Diane P.
10 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend
Diane P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
mandy p.
29 Jul, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
mandy p.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Hazel V.
2 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New year getaway
Hazel V.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Virginia R.
5 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Virginia R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Gilbert O.
17 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Gilbert O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Edwina K.
7 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Edwina K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Heather H.
4 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Heather H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Marina S.
18 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal family short break
Marina S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Judy W.
9 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house. Perfect location
Judy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Will M.
29 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage in a good location
Will M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
26 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable
Sarah H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simon C.
6 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical place, magical property
Simon C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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